1959 Map of Shetlerville

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The Ohio River dominates the southern landscape of this 1959 survey, serving as the border between Illinois and Kentucky. Near the riverbank, the small riverfront settlement of Shetlerville sits adjacent to the high ground of Rich Hill, while Carrsville occupies the opposite shore in Kentucky. The interior topography is characterized by a series of hollows and ridges within the Shawnee National Forest, including Hurricane Hollow and Giddeonson Hollow. Local industry and rural infrastructure are visible through features like the Stewart Mine, a Quarry, and the Illinois Central railroad line, which meets at Humm Wye. Genealogists will find numerous family burial sites throughout the hills, such as Vaught Cem, Soward Cem, and Thompson Cem, alongside community landmarks like St Joseph Ch and Union Ch.